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Looking for a little more context or background on my product recommendations or baby and toddler guides? Find it here.
Guide to a Non-junky Easter Basket
Filling kids’ Easter Baskets can be daunting, but this checklist is a great start to minimalist, thoughtful baskets you can recreate each year.
2-3 minute read
Miss E’s birth story
Our second daughter arrived in a very swift and dramatic unmedicated birth. Read on to hear how labor progressed for us and our second experience with a natural hospital birth.
6-8 minute read
Natural flavors: the not-so-natural additive
Natural flavors are the fourth most common ingredient on food labels today. But are they really all that “natural?” Read on to find out.
Organic food - does it really matter?
Organic food is expensive. Is it worth the extra cost? I’ll examine why it may be worth spending the extra money on organic, what the organic label actually means, and how to save money while still buying organic.
5 rules for natural product swaps
Evaluating natural product swaps can be overwhelming. My practical methodology uses 5 simple steps to select non-toxic alternatives for our family.
3-5 minute read
Trying to conceive: practical steps for the practical couple
Deciding you’re ready to try to conceive is a big step! While many couples get pregnant easily, there are a few easy steps you can take to maximize your chances.
5-7 minute read
Why (and how) I quit hormonal birth control forever
Hormonal birth control isn’t as innocuous as our society makes it out to be. It can be daunting to switch away from it, though. Read on to hear my story and tips.
5-7 minute read
Infant routines: helpful or harmful?
Few parenting topics are as polarizing as infant routines and schedules. So what’s the truth? Are schedules helpful or harmful, and what evidence do we have to back that up?
15-20 minute read
Unmedicated birth—what’s all the hype?
What’s all the hype about natural, or unmedicated, births? Does an epidural really affect birth outcomes? Read on to learn more.
3-5 minute read
The labor questions no one talks about
What should I wear during labor? Do I need a doula? What does labor actually feel like? Read on for a discussion on the labor topics no one talks about.
8-10 minute read
Miss F’s birth story
Our firstborn entered this world through a fairly textbook unmedicated birth. Read on to hear how labor progressed for us and various decisions we faced along the way.
5-7 minute read
Jump to the practical
While I like sharing the “why” behind my recommendations through the blog, sometimes I know it’s helpful to just jump straight to the
shopping lists and cheat sheets.